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Mak yong (Jawi: مق يوڠ ; Thai: มะโย่ง, RTGS: ma yong) is a traditional form of dance-drama from northern Malaysia, particularly the state of Kelantan. It was banned by the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party because of its animist and Hindu - Buddhist roots which pre-date Islam in the Asian region by far. [ 1 ]
Balai dance (Malay: Tarian Balai, Terengganu Malay: Tariang Bala/Ula) or Ulai dance is a traditional Malay dance originated from what is now the district of Hulu Terengganu in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia.
Ngajat is popular family of dances among the Iban people in Sarawak, Malaysia. [4] [5] It's also popular in Brunei and West Kalimantan, Indonesia. [6] [7] In 2007, Ngajat was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Malaysia by Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage. [8]
Saba dance (Malay: Tarian Saba) is a traditional Malay dance originated in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. It is a ritualistic dance that was used for healing purposes. [1] The dance are usually performed in the evenings which can be held for about two or three days.
Dance in Malaysia encompasses dance traditions from many different ethic origins. Malay dances include Dance Dramas, Court Dramas, and Folk Dances. Other dances come from Javanese, Orang Asli, Portuguese, Siamese, Dayak, Moro, and Chinese traditions.
Tarian Ceracap Inai|Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Archived 2010-07-28 at the Wayback Machine Kementerian Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan Malaysia; Tarian Tradisional Archived 2010-03-23 at the Wayback Machine Portal Rasmi Kerajaan Negeri Johor Darul Ta'zim
Cinta Sayang dance is usually performed in pairs (male and female). Like most Malay dances, the men usually wear Baju Melayu while the women will wear an elaborate long shirt Kebaya with a long scarf slung over the shoulder.
In 2012, a blog called Suara Pakatan Rakyat wrote an article titled Tarian Sumazau Untuk Golongan Rendah Akhlak (Sumazau is for the Morally Weak), claiming that the dance is a cult. This issue prompted backlash from the Sabahan (particularly the Kadazandusun and Murut aka KDM) community.